Start Date
27-6-2012 2:00 PM
End Date
27-6-2012 4:10 PM
Abstract
The aging population in the Philippines has grown to over six million in 2011. This increase translates to an increase in family expenditures, with care of old adults being regarded more of a family rather than a state responsibility in the country. Transitions occurring within the Filipino family, such as increased local and foreign migration, or the growth of single-person households, will likewise result in changes in care giving arrangements for the Filipino elderly. Research studies have found that active participation addresses caregiving costs and concerns currently being faced by Filipino families. By engaging actively, old adults are able to achieve successful cognitive functioning. Improved cognitive functioning, in turn, contributes to the reduction of negative emotions, which usually occur with the decline in cognitive abilities in the late adulthood stage. Researches on the antecedents of, and consequences to active participation among old adults points to two major frameworks to care giving for the elderly. The first approach involves the adoption of a positive adult developmental approach to care. This approach focuses on a redefinition of health in terms of resources, and the adoption of a systems viewpoint to health care for old adults within the community. A second approach emphasizes a geropsychological approach to health care, which integrates mental health care with general medical care for the elderly. Implications to care giving for Filipino elderly are seen in more pronounced efforts at managing and harnessing personal, social and community resources for aging.
「老有所为对提供护理的启示」
摘要
2011年菲律宾的老龄人口已增加至超过六百万人。由于照顾老人的责任被视为家庭责任多于政府的责任，老龄人口增长就引申出家庭开支上升的问题。随着本土和海外移民增加，或单人家庭数量不断上升，菲律宾的家庭结构发生转变，导致菲律宾的长者护理服务安排也有所改变。研究指出老有所为，即老人积极参与各项活动所引申出的护理费用和忧虑，是现今菲律宾家庭关注的重点。老人从积极参与各种各样的活动可以达致有效运用认知系统。而提升认知系统的运作，则可帮助减少在晚年时期因认知能力下降而产生的负面情绪。研究老有所为的前因和后果，点出了长者护理的两个主要框架。第一是采用正面的成人发展方式来照顾老人。此框架重点是要根据资源重新为健康下定义；采纳为小区长者保健护理设立制度系统的看法。第二是在保健护理时着重老年心理学，为老人提供护理时结合精神健康护理和一般的医疗护理。研究意味着要妥善照顾菲律宾长者，需要在老人的管控和运用、社会和小区资源方面投放
Presentation Material
Recommended Citation
Madelene, S. M. (2012, June). The implications of active participation among the elderly to care giving. Paper presented at the 2nd International Leadership Assembly of Nuising Homes cum APIAS-TSAO-ILC Symposium for Junior Researchers on Active Ageing 2012, Harbour Plaza Resort City, Hong Kong.
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The implications of active participation among the elderly to care giving
The aging population in the Philippines has grown to over six million in 2011. This increase translates to an increase in family expenditures, with care of old adults being regarded more of a family rather than a state responsibility in the country. Transitions occurring within the Filipino family, such as increased local and foreign migration, or the growth of single-person households, will likewise result in changes in care giving arrangements for the Filipino elderly. Research studies have found that active participation addresses caregiving costs and concerns currently being faced by Filipino families. By engaging actively, old adults are able to achieve successful cognitive functioning. Improved cognitive functioning, in turn, contributes to the reduction of negative emotions, which usually occur with the decline in cognitive abilities in the late adulthood stage. Researches on the antecedents of, and consequences to active participation among old adults points to two major frameworks to care giving for the elderly. The first approach involves the adoption of a positive adult developmental approach to care. This approach focuses on a redefinition of health in terms of resources, and the adoption of a systems viewpoint to health care for old adults within the community. A second approach emphasizes a geropsychological approach to health care, which integrates mental health care with general medical care for the elderly. Implications to care giving for Filipino elderly are seen in more pronounced efforts at managing and harnessing personal, social and community resources for aging.
「老有所为对提供护理的启示」
摘要
2011年菲律宾的老龄人口已增加至超过六百万人。由于照顾老人的责任被视为家庭责任多于政府的责任，老龄人口增长就引申出家庭开支上升的问题。随着本土和海外移民增加，或单人家庭数量不断上升，菲律宾的家庭结构发生转变，导致菲律宾的长者护理服务安排也有所改变。研究指出老有所为，即老人积极参与各项活动所引申出的护理费用和忧虑，是现今菲律宾家庭关注的重点。老人从积极参与各种各样的活动可以达致有效运用认知系统。而提升认知系统的运作，则可帮助减少在晚年时期因认知能力下降而产生的负面情绪。研究老有所为的前因和后果，点出了长者护理的两个主要框架。第一是采用正面的成人发展方式来照顾老人。此框架重点是要根据资源重新为健康下定义；采纳为小区长者保健护理设立制度系统的看法。第二是在保健护理时着重老年心理学，为老人提供护理时结合精神健康护理和一般的医疗护理。研究意味着要妥善照顾菲律宾长者，需要在老人的管控和运用、社会和小区资源方面投放